Mauritius, Mauritius
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The school has a uniform. Uniforms and supplies are arranged by the Admissions Team prior to start.
The school provides a healthy, nutritious snack and lunch every day. No other food besides that provided by the school is permitted except on special arrangements with the Administration. Meals are vegetarian or include a protein source such as fish, chicken or lamb; a vegetarian option is available, and a termly menu is provided to parents; dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Lighthouse uses a house system with three houses named Fidem, Amare and Spero. House shirts are used for sports.
The ultimate caretaker of the school is The Lighthouse Trust. The Lighthouse Trust is a charitable trust registered in Mauritius and recognised by the Mauritius Revenue Authority. Lighthouse owns its land and buildings; the Board acts as stewards of the school's mission and assets.
Situated in Calebasse, Mauritius, Lighthouse Primary and Secondary School is a private day school with a Christian worldview that emphasises experiential learning. The primary program follows the British National Curriculum integrated with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). English is the first language; French is taught as an additional language. IPC thematic units guide Science, Geography, History, Art, Music and Physical Education. The secondary program uses Cambridge Lower Secondary before transitioning to Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Levels. The school offers a pathway with 11 subjects in grades 7–9, eight examinable subjects in grades 10–11, narrowing to four subjects in grades 12–13. Biblical Studies and Physical Education are compulsory. The campus sits on a learning site adjacent to a forest and river, opened in 2017 as a single learning neighbourhood for pre-primary through secondary learners. The school is registered with the Mauritian Ministry of Education and affiliated with IPC, ACSI, and Cambridge Examinations centre.